1969 copo chevelle history book

The complete book of classic chevrolet muscle cars. From 1967 to 1969, the factory and dealers installed eight different 427 engines. The book lists many original and subsequent owners, as well as known racing history with much information on all of the cars that were produced. Mar 08, 2018 according to my 1969 nickey chevrolet book, the 8 inch damper part number for both engines is the same. Chevrolet has earned its reputation by offering consumers durable and affordable vehicles within its vast and complete lineup from subcompacts to heavyduty trucks. Little fires everywhere showrunner on why finale differs from book.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. May 26, 2017 the complete book of classic chevrolet muscle cars 19551974. Yenko had hopes of keeping this nowinfamous loophole a secret that only he could take advantage of. Here at kuyoths klassics we are proud to present this beautiful all numbers matching l78 1969 chevrolet chevelle super sport. Rare 1969 chevrolet nova yenkosc 427 was parked in a cow. Unaware of what a truly extraordinary piece of muscle car history his chevelle would come to represent. Durant and swissborn louis chevrolet and a division of general motors, chevrolet is an iconic us car manufacturer.

Retrace the history of how don yenko and other performanceminded individuals. History initially released in 1969 as the zl1 copo camaro, the automobile was part of chevy s specialorder system, a method used by dealers during the sixties that allowed them to create highperformance vehicles that were not available elsewhere. A factorybuilt nonyenko triple copo 1969 chevelle, straight out of chevys. These cars were offered in variations, with specific numbers indicating special equipment. Thats because this classic chevy embodied american muscle cars like no other. It is powered by a 427 cubicinch overheadcontinue reading. Matt avery deftly retraces the history of the copo program and the creation of. Part of the general motors gm abody platform, the chevelle was one of chevrolets most successful nameplates. The cidceiling would be lifted for 70, so copo chevelles were built for 1969 only. But when the car in question is a 1969 chevelle, and you put a chevrolet performance lt376535 v8 under the hood, raising the bar means the sky is the limit.

Uncover rare nascar history with this 1001 facts series book that spans decades from the. Real book 235pgs all about 1969 chevrolet camaro z 28ss396 models by j macneish. Sep 18, 2019 little fires everywhere showrunner on why finale differs from book. Nov 25, 20 on my car story were in rosemont il at the muscle car and corvette nationals on 1124. Chevrolet built 86,307 ss chevelles in 1969, and of that number, 323 were copo cars. This lemans blue example is among the estimated 96 equipped with automatic transmission. The 69 chevelle copos had regular malibu bucketseat interiors, though some got super sport steering wheels. Yenko stinger vegas were ordered and built in 1971 and 1972. After finding documentation of the copo order in one of the first yenko cars that he received, douglass ordered a number of copo camaros directly from chevrolet around march 1969.

Vince piggins, chevrolet engineering promo chief, helped get the copo chevelle in production to compete in nhra ssd drag racing. From 1967 to 1969, the factory and dealers installed eight different 427 engines, including the all aluminum zl1 427. Chevrolets ultimate muscle cars book covers muscle cars from chevrolets central office production order option from the 1960s and 1970s. Although don yenko had hit a home run with his 1969 copo 9561 camaro and 1969 copo 9562 chevelle build programs, he had trouble selling gm on his 1969. Musclecars in general and chevrolet musclecars in particular are the subject of many books already out there. Copo number 9562 delivered a 427ci chevelle rated at 425 hp to your selling dealer right from the factory no engine hoist needed. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 chevrolet nova and assess the current state of the classic car market.

The copo nameplate is a nod to the central office production order system, which cunning chevrolet dealers used to build oneofakind highperformance models. The chevelle had such a high survival rate that today it is one of the most common cars seen at car shows across the countryand one of the most beloved. Chevy muscle car aficionado and author matt avery scoured archives and tracked. May 15, 2015 the 1969 copo camaro was the ultimate offmenu item chevys 427 cid engine never appeared on any order sheets and wasnt a part of any official package. Gm parts center a brief history of the copo camaro. Jun 25, 2019 although don yenko had hit a home run with his 1969 copo 9561 camaro and 1969 copo 9562 chevelle build programs, he had trouble selling gm on his 1969 yenkosc 427 nova program, for perceived. The chevelle gets a major update in 68 1968 ushered in a total redesign for the chevelle and the other gm abodies. The copo performance car program did not end with these muscle cars. Heres brief history of the life and death of the beastly chevy chevelle. Schmitts ebook cars of stars a collection of celebrity. This web is for enthusiasts considering building or upgrading a copostyle camaro. This cut the wheelbase and brought in a long hood, short deck, and tapered fenders making it an immensely popular body style. The majority of these involved manual or automatic transmissions, bench or bucket seats, special coil springs and power disc brakes. Nov 15, 2010 a history of chevys ultimate muscle car.

For 1969, yenko had worked with chevrolet to equipped camaros with an l72 427 v8 engine. The chevrolet parts book does show different part numbers for the two engines. What sets this book apart is the emphasis on chevrolet performance engines and engine development. Later on, others used the road map to build copo novas and chevelles to similar spec with similar results. The copo 9560s ordered by gibb chevrolet were obtained using the special order system required to build the highperformance models. New book on copo chevrolets tells tale of rare muscle cars. But in 1969, not many inside the gm system were aware of that trick. Remembering the 1969 copo 9562 427 chevelle super car, a special highperformance chevrolet chevelle built by don yenko with a 427ci l72 engine. The copo camaros, chevelles, and novas of the 1960s and early 1970s were. This was accomplished using a copo, or a central office production order. Listed with the supercar registry and featured in randy leffingwells excellent book american muscle. Of those elite 323, 99 were sent to yenko to be transformed into a yenko sc chevelle at his canonsburg, pennsylvania, dealership.

The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 chevrolet chevelle 300 deluxe and assess the current state of the classic car market. The copo camaro was built with an exotic aluminum block 427 engine with 425 horsepower known as the zl1. It includes history, specs, and detailed photos of the interior, exterior, and. Chevrolets ultimate muscle cars 97816253915 by avery, matt and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. A friend of mine and i tracked down and was able make a purchase on this unbelievable car hidden for decades and totally unknown to the supercar registry, muscle car, and chevelle. Charlie doerge wrote a book on the yenko stinger and some of dons escapades in 2011. While copo orders were generally reserved for adding alterations to municipal fleets, people found a way around get around limitations gm placed on chevys performance vehicles. For racers and collectors alike, the most famous of those historic bowtiebuilt missiles was the 1969 copo 9560 zl1 camaro, of which only sixtynine were assembled, aimed squarely at nhra stock and super stock classes, and for going head to head with chevys. Yenko remained a central figure in the story of how the copo process. This car has been kept in a climate controlled facility. Patrick glenn nichols musclecar barn finds 143,058 views. The same monacohugger orange and daytona yellow were also available on 1969 copo chevelles. Copos second coming builds on a legacy established in 1969, when the first purposebuilt camaro dragracing specialty car was designed to compete in the nhra stock eliminator. The chevrolet chevelle is a midsized automobile which was produced by chevrolet in three.

Clash of the classics 1969 chevrolet chevelle copo 427 duration. Authored by automotive historian matthew avery, copo camaro, chevelle, an nova. This car is very well documented from its original delivery to fred gibb chevrolet of laharpe, illinois, the dealer that. Learn the full story of legends like yenko, zl1, fred gibb, dick harrell and more. In 1972, the stinger was also available as a kammback. Discover our top 10 best muscle car book picks and learn where to buy them all today. Matt averys new book, copo camaro, chevelle and nova. The last stinger was a 1969 coupe, after which corvair production ceased at willow run, michigan.

Rare garnet red 1969 chevrolet copo chevelle gets a whole new life. I tried to trace the history on it, but its tough to talk to anyone back there in. Rare garnet red 1969 chevrolet copo chevelle gets a whole. The copo camaros, chevelles, and novas of the 1960s and early 1970s were the ultimate highperformance gm muscle cars. Veteran automotive journalist matt averys new book, copo camaro, chevelle and nova. This 1969 chevrolet chevelle copo hardtop coupe, finished in fantom green, was offered for sale at the 2006 worldwide group auction held on hilton head island. Licensed with general motors, this book showcases neverbeforeseen archival chevelle. The options found in the copo werent available for purchase on the dealerships paperwork. This yenko 1969 chevrolet chevelle is just one of five that were painted dover white, making it quite rare, and was restored at rusty nuts garage.

Body styles include coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons. Other factory options include chambered exhaust, instrument panel tach and gauges, am radio, auxiliary speaker rear, bumper guard chrome front and rear. He has scoured archives and tracked down owners and personnel involved in the program to deliver a comprehensive story and complete guide to the copo cars. Clash of the classics 1969 chevrolet chevelle copo 427. During the 1969 model year a police package rpo b07 was available on the chevelle 300 deluxe 4door sedan where some were optioned with the rpo l35 396 motor along with a boxed frame also shared with fleet orders e. Cunneen runs an excellent web site, with more history and information than we could. Rare garnet red 1969 chevrolet copo chevelle gets a whole new. Later on, others used the road map to build copo novas and chevelles to similar spec, with similar results. Introduced on the 26th of september 1963, the chevelle had a short run. My custom made one of one brand new 1969 camaro z28 has arrived. Chevy muscle car aficionado and author matt avery retraces the history of the copo program and the creation of these premier muscle cars with this 204page. Fifty years celebrates americas halfcentury love affair with this iconic muscle car. Unfollow 1969 chevelle book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.